Colombia is perhaps one of the few countries in the region that still maintains a real and intellectually structured political center. Key figures include Sergio Fajardo, the former mayor of Medellín who transformed the city through urban development, Claudia López, the former mayor of Bogotá known for her LGBTQ+ activism and feminist stance, and Juan Manuel Galán, whose father was assassinated by Pablo Escobar. This representation demonstrates a unique centrist position in a region dominated by populist and polarized politics.

As Colombia navigates its political landscape ahead of the general elections scheduled for May, a pivotal question arises: will the centrist movement consolidate behind a single candidate by March, or will it be absorbed by one of the existing political poles? Unlike other large countries in the region that struggle with binary political systems, Colombia's centrist ethos—especially following the election of the leftist president Gustavo Petro—challenges traditional political affiliations, breaking the historical duality between liberals and conservatives that has shaped Colombian politics.

The 2022 election of Gustavo Petro, Colombia's first leftist president, shifted the country's political dynamics significantly, leading people to reconsider their political alignments and the implications of leftist governance. With the evolving political landscape, the upcoming elections will not only determine leadership but also signify a broader potential redefinition of the political discourse in Colombia. The outcome may influence the approach towards issues such as urban development, social justice, and the legacy of violence associated with political affiliations, as the country seeks a new path forward amidst its complex historical context.